DW, Author at AcCounting Your Points

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Is Southwest EarlyBird Check-in Worth the $15 Fee?

ByDW October 24, 2016June 4, 2024

My wife and I have seriously maximized travel on Southwest Airlines over the past 2 years. While our frequent travel on…

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Travel

Bonus Points for Small Business Shopping with American Express!

ByDW October 20, 2016June 4, 2024

Hot off the announcement of 5x Membership Rewards on airfare spending with the Platinum Card, American Express is back in…

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Airline | Travel

No Change/Cancellation Fees Sets Southwest Airlines Apart

ByDW October 17, 2016June 4, 2024

I got mad LUV for Southwest Airlines! The more that I fly them, the further I fall in LUV! Yet…

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Credit Cards | Monthly Top Cards | Travel

AYP List of Top Credit Cards for October 2016

ByDW October 14, 2016June 4, 2024

October is the BEST month of the year! The fall weather settling in (everywhere except Florida of course), football playing…

Giveaway | Travel

AYP Website Refresh, TravelUpdate, and Southwest Gift Card Giveaway!

ByDW October 13, 2016June 4, 2024

Typically posts on AYP consist of points, miles and travel rewards tips and tricks. But I wanted to take a…

Credit Cards

Amex Platinum Card Increased Benefits – 5x Points on Airfare!

ByDW October 10, 2016June 4, 2024

Calling all American Express Platinum cardholders (and potential cardholders)! You now will receive 5X points for flights booked directly with…

The image shows the back of an airplane seat with an in-flight entertainment screen displaying an advertisement for Delta Airlines. The ad promotes earning 50,000 bonus miles after spending $2,000 or more on eligible purchases with a new card within the first 3 months. The screen also shows an image of a person with a backpack standing on a mountain. In the foreground, a hand is giving a thumbs-up gesture.

Airline | Credit Cards

4 Increased Offers to Boost Your Delta Skymiles Balance

ByDW October 6, 2016June 4, 2024

American Express is back with some increased credit card sign-up bonuses on the Delta Gold from American Express and the…

Hotel | Redemption | Travel

Marriott-Starwood Point Redemption Opportunities

ByDW October 3, 2016June 4, 2024

The Marriott-Starwood acquisition is complete and the loyalty program integration has begun! Members of both programs have the ability to…

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Airline | Travel

Airfare Searching Tip – Search One Traveler at a Time!

ByDW September 30, 2016June 4, 2024

Airfare searching is an art… akin to the finger-painting you hung on the fridge. It will never appear in any museum…

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Credit Cards | Earning | Hotel | Redemption

Marriott Acquired Starwood – How to Transfer Points, Status Match and More

ByDW September 25, 2016June 4, 2024

As of September 24, 2016, the much anticipated Marriott-Starwood acquisition was officially closed! And with that transaction comes the tall…

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